The Punjab boards have released the official datesheet for the Class 10 matric annual examinations 2026, setting out subject-wise schedules for students across the province.
The matriculation exams will begin on March 27, 2026, and continue until April 16, 2026. The timetable applies to both morning and evening groups under a uniform schedule followed by all boards in Punjab.
Exam timings
According to the schedule, morning papers will start at 9:00am. Evening exams will begin at 2:00pm, except on Fridays when papers will start at 2:30pm.
Officials say students should reach their examination centres well before time and bring their roll number slips and other required documents.
Written examination schedule
Below is the complete schedule as announced:
| Date | Morning Session (9:00 AM) | Evening Session (2:00 PM / Friday 2:30 PM) |
| March 27, 2026 (Friday) | Arabic / Clothing & Textile / Geometrical & Technical Drawing | Household Accounts & Related Problems (Girls) / History of Islam / History of Pakistan |
| March 30, 2026 | English (Compulsory) – Group First | English (Compulsory) – Group Second |
| March 31, 2026 | Economics / Physiology & Hygiene | Child Development & Family Living / Health & Physical Education |
| April 1, 2026 | Physics – Group First / Advanced Islamic Studies – Group First | Physics – Group Second / Advanced Islamic Studies – Group Second |
| April 2, 2026 | Persian / Food & Nutrition | Civics / Wood Work |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Tarjama-tul-Quran-e-Majeed (Compulsory) – Group First / Akhlaqiat (Ethics) (Old/New) (Non-Muslim) | Tarjama-tul-Quran-e-Majeed (Compulsory) – Group Second |
| April 6, 2026 | Biology – Group First / Computer Science – Group First | Biology – Group Second / Computer Science – Group Second |
| April 7, 2026 | Education | — |
| April 8, 2026 | Chemistry – Group First / General Science – Group First | Chemistry – Group Second / General Science – Group Second |
| April 9, 2026 | Islamiat (Compulsory) (Old) | — |
| April 10, 2026 (Friday) | Urdu (Compulsory) – Group First | Urdu (Compulsory) – Group Second / Geography of Pakistan (For Foreign Students) |
| April 13, 2026 | Mathematics (Science Group) – Group First / General Mathematics (Arts Group) – Group First | Mathematics (Science Group) – Group Second / General Mathematics (Arts Group) – Group Second |
| April 14, 2026 | Elements of Home Economics | Geography / Electrical Wiring |
| April 15, 2026 | Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) – Group First (100 Marks New / 50 Marks Old) | Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) – Group Second |
| April 16, 2026 | Punjabi / Urdu Literature / English Literature | Art & Model Drawing / Dress Making & Fashion Designing / Management for Better Homes |
Practical examinations to follow
The boards have also issued a separate schedule for practical exams. These will take place after the written papers are completed. Schools and examination centres will provide further details to students regarding timings and arrangements.
Advice for students
With the datesheet now finalised, students are being encouraged to plan their revision carefully.
Education authorities have advised candidates to follow examination rules strictly and avoid bringing prohibited items into centres.
Officials say punctuality will be strictly observed, and late arrivals may not be allowed to sit the exam.
The Class 10 examinations are a key milestone for students in Punjab, determining their progression to higher secondary education.
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